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Add 54/10 and 50/49

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

54/10 + 50/49 is 1573/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   54/10 = 54 × 49/10 × 49 = 2646/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   50/49 = 50 × 10/49 × 10 = 500/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/490 + 500/490 = 2646 + 500/490 = 3146/490
5. 3146/490 simplified gives 1573/245
6. So, 54/10 + 50/49 = 1573/245
   In mixed form: 6103/245

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